The Best Hiking in Quilcene
Looking for the best hiking in Quilcene? We've got you covered with the top trails, trips, hiking, backpacking, camping and more around Quilcene. The detailed guides, photos, and reviews are all submitted by the Outbound community.
Top hiking spots in and near Quilcene
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27662-27664 Olympic Highway, Washington
Hike Falls View Canyon
1.5 mi / 300 ft gainThis hike is located immediately off of Highway 101 in the Falls View Campground. If the campground is closed you can park right outside of the gate (but don't block it) and hike in. Inside the gate you will see 3 paths in front of you, take a left and after about a quarter mile you will reach th...Read more -
Brinnon, Washington
Hike to Mt. Walker North & South Viewpoints
3.04 mi / 2000 ft gainDirections: From the Quilcene Ranger Station drive 4.6 miles south on US 101. Watch for the signs for Mount Walker View Point. Turn left onto Mount Walker Road. The trail head is about a quarter mile up the road with pull over parking on the left side of the road. In the winter and early spring, ...Read more -
Brinnon, Washington
Hike Lower Big Quilcene River
13 mi / 1800 ft gainWhile this hike does not provide any sort of fantastic views, its does provide an easy ~13 mile roundtrip hike from the trailhead to a parking lot for the Upper Big Quilcene Trail which leads to Marmot Pass. Along the way you will cross several bridges, some large and wide, other simple log bridg...Read more -
Quilcene, Washington
Deadfall Trail
4.66 mi / 1998 ft gainDeadfall Trail is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a waterfall located near Sequim, Washington.Read more -
Quilcene, Washington
Hike to Buckhorn Mountain
14 mi / 4400 ft gainThe climb to Buckhorn Mountain above Marmot Pass is a must see for every PNW adventurer with the endurance to tackle nearly 14 miles and 4,400 feet of gain. Listen to the rushing waters of the Big Quilcene River as the trail gently traverses up 5.5 miles to Marmot Pass. Be sure to filter water ...Read more -
Quilcene, Washington
Backpack to Marmot and Constance Passes
24 mi / 5200 ft gainThe secret to this trip: Marmot Pass and Boulder Shelter, where you can camp on National Forest Service land. Multiple excellent, large backpacking sites sit just on the edge of the National Park, giving you great access to Mt. Constance and Mt. Deception, two of the tallest peaks in the Olympics...Read more -
Jefferson County, Washington
Charilia Lakes via Upper Big Quilcene Trail, Upper Dungeness Trail, and Carlia Lakes Way Trail
18.11 mi / 6329 ft gainCharilia Lakes via Upper Big Quilcene Trail, Upper Dungeness Trail, and Carlia Lakes Way Trail is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a lake located near Quilcene, Washington.Read more -
Jefferson County, Washington
Home Lake via Upper Big Quilcene, Upper Dungeness, Constance Pass
20.88 mi / 5689 ft gainHome Lake via Upper Big Quilcene, Upper Dungeness, Constance Pass Trail is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a lake located near Brinnon, Washington.Read more -
Quilcene, Washington
Hike Mount Townsend
8.59 mi / 2949 ft gainThere are four trailheads that guide you to the top of Mount Townsend, but the most popular choice is to begin at the Upper Trailhead Trail #839 (snow permitting). The trail gradually climbs while traversing through forested area. While walking through the fir and hemlock trees, you pass three ...Read more -
Brinnon, Washington
Short Hike to Rocky Brook Falls
4.80.25 miTo find the falls, head north up Hwy. 101 past Brinnon, Washington and hang a left at Dosewallips Rd. Keep an eye on the mile markers. Right after mile three and crossing a small bridge, there's a parking area on the left side enough for about 6 cars. The hike to Rocky Brook Falls is a short one ...Read more -
Brinnon, Washington
Camp at the Dose Forks
15 mi / 1200 ft gainThe Dose Forks Campground is an overlooked campsite deep within the Olympic National Park, making it a perfect weekend camping destination. A mild, 7.5 mile (one-way) trail delivers you to this enchanting area and is a must for those who love photographing forests. There are no reservation requir...Read more -
Brinnon, Washington
West Fork Dosewallips River Trail
32.86 mi / 5820 ft gainWest Fork Dosewallips River Trail is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a waterfall located near Brinnon, Washington.Read more -
Brinnon, Washington
Doseweallips Road to Constance Pass Trail
34.02 mi / 8816 ft gainDoseweallips Road to Constance Pass Trail is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a lake located near Brinnon, Washington.Read more -
Brinnon, Washington
Dosewallips River Road Trail
12.51 mi / 1434 ft gainDosewallips River Road Trail is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a waterfall located near Brinnon, Washington.Read more -
Brinnon, Washington
Main Fork Dosewallips River Trail
41.45 mi / 7618 ft gainMain Fork Dosewallips River Trail is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a lake located near Brinnon, Washington.Read more -
Sequim, Washington
Hike the Little Quilcene Trail
16.1 mi / 5429 ft gainLittle Quilcene Trail is a 16.1 mile out and back trail in Olympic National Park close to Sequim, Washington. The trail is an alternate route to the Mt. Townsend summit. There is very little water access along the trail, so make sure to bring extra. The best place to refill water is in Silver Cre...Read more